Applications are now open for Defra’s new and expanded Farmer Welfare Grant, providing £1.5 million over three years to support projects that strengthen the mental health, wellbeing, and resilience of farming communities across England.
The funding is aimed at English charities and third-sector not-for-profit organisations delivering support for farmers and the wider agricultural community. Both national organisations and smaller regional organisations are eligible to apply.
The grant will support targeted projects designed to strengthen both personal and business resilience within the agricultural sector. Priorities include: